English Vocabulary for learners

SHOPPING VOCABULARY

Shopping expressions and phrases for learners.

Bargain hunting
- Spend time in the shops looking for items to buy at the lowest price.
  "During the sales I go bargain hunting with my friends!"
Do the shopping
- Go shopping regularly to buy food and other necessities.
  "Jack and I generally do the shopping together on Saturday mornings."
Go shopping
- Go to the shops to buy things.
  "She's gone shopping - I've no idea when she'll be back!"
Fitting room
- A place to try on clothes to see if they fit or suit you.
  "I need your opinion. Will you come with me to the fitting room?"
I can't afford it

Not have enough money to buy something.
"I'd love that jacket but I can't afford it!"

In stock/out of stock
- Be available or unavailable in a shop or store.
  "I'm very sorry. I'm afraid the coulour you want is out of stock."
It costs a fortune!
- Be very expensive.
  "Look at the price of that bag - it costs a fortune!"
It costs an arm and a leg!
- Cost a lot of money; be very expensive.
  "The diamond engagement ring cost an arm and a leg!"
It's a steal!
- So cheap that it’s almost as if you haven't paid anything for it.
  "At that price it's a steal. You won't find one cheaper in any other shop."
It's good value for money.
- Worth the money spent on it.
  "The quality is excellent so it's good value for money."
Price tag
- A label showing the price of an article.
  "Before I try it on I must find the price tag - just to be safe!"
Receipt
- A piece of paper given in a shop as proof that you have paid for an article. (US: sales slip)
  "If you keep the receipt you'll be able to exchange the article."
Refund
- Money paid back to a customer who is not satisfied with an article purchased.
  "You must produce the receipt if you want to get a refund."
Summer or Winter sales
- A period in the year when articles are sold at a reduced price.
  "The kids need new winter coats but I'll try and wait until the sales to buy them."
Shop around
- Visit a number of shops selling similar articles in order to compare the prices.
  "The Internet makes it easier nowadays to shop around before buying anything."
Shop assistant
- A person who serves customers in a shop.
  "The shop assistant was extremely patient while my mother tried on several pairs of shoes."
Shop till you drop
- "If you go to London with Ashley, you'll shop till you drop, so take comfortable shoes!"
Shopaholic
- Love shopping so much that it is like an addiction
  "Sophie's favourite pastime is shopping - she's a complete shopaholic!"
Shopping spree
- Enjoy a lively outing, usually with much spending of money.
  "Liza is planning to go on a shopping spree as soon as she gets her bonus."
Shopping therapy
- The idea that buying things can make you feel better.
  "A little shopping therapy can usually cheer up bored teenagers."
Spend money
- Use money to purchase an article or service
  ""We spent a lot of money on excursions during our trip.
Splash out on something
- Buy something even though it costs a lot of money
  "When he got a promotion Andy splashed out on a brand new car."
Take something back.
- Return something that you have bought
  "The hair dryer didn't work properly so she took it back to the shop."
That's a bargain!
- Said when an article is well below the usual price.
  "That handbag goes beautifully with the dress, and at that price it's a bargain!"
That's a bit pricey!
- It's a bit expensive.
  "Their clothes are a bit pricey but they have a wonderful selection."
That's dirt cheap!
- It costs very little
  "80% off! That's incrediible - it's dirt cheap at that price.!
That's a rip-off!
- Is much more expensive that it should be
  "$10 for an orange juice? That's a rip-off!"
Window shopping
- Look at things in shop windows, without actually purchasing anything.
  "I haven't been paid yet, so I can only go window shopping"

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